Comments on: How does one become a florist and open a floral shop? http://www.aroundtuittoday.com/gift-shopping/floral-services/how-does-one-become-a-florist-and-open-a-floral-shop/ Call Us When You Can't Get Around To It Today Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:12:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: flowersmileychick http://www.aroundtuittoday.com/gift-shopping/floral-services/how-does-one-become-a-florist-and-open-a-floral-shop/comment-page-1/#comment-5531 flowersmileychick Sat, 09 Jul 2011 08:45:08 +0000 http://www.aroundtuittoday.com/2011/07/how-does-one-become-a-florist-and-open-a-floral-shop/#comment-5531 Floral Design School would be the best start, as you will learn a lot about not only design aspects, but also correct care of flowers. this will also allow you to harness your own style, as you have to use your style to create your "brand". Other things to look at would be where to source your stock, both flowers and sundries. Other things to consider are refrigeration, transport, advertising, just to name a few. I completed a TAFE course in floristry (Australia) with distinctions, as floristry is such a passion of mine. I have been a florist for over 5 years, and just got frustrated with working hard for other people with not so much appreciation. I had some money behind me and decided to go out on my own in September 2009. It's not easy starting out, but it's slowly getting there. the best advice I could give is to offer something unique and different, which shows more value than your competitors. Familiarise yourself with their styles, and find their faults. This will help you harness your own individual style. Second of all, you have to be passionate. There is nothing worse than a florist who will just whack any old combination together. If you show enthusiasm and confidence in what you do, the clients will come! Floral Design School would be the best start, as you will learn a lot about not only design aspects, but also correct care of flowers. this will also allow you to harness your own style, as you have to use your style to create your “brand”.
Other things to look at would be where to source your stock, both flowers and sundries. Other things to consider are refrigeration, transport, advertising, just to name a few.
I completed a TAFE course in floristry (Australia) with distinctions, as floristry is such a passion of mine.
I have been a florist for over 5 years, and just got frustrated with working hard for other people with not so much appreciation.
I had some money behind me and decided to go out on my own in September 2009. It’s not easy starting out, but it’s slowly getting there. the best advice I could give is to offer something unique and different, which shows more value than your competitors. Familiarise yourself with their styles, and find their faults. This will help you harness your own individual style.
Second of all, you have to be passionate. There is nothing worse than a florist who will just whack any old combination together. If you show enthusiasm and confidence in what you do, the clients will come!

]]> By: LeeR http://www.aroundtuittoday.com/gift-shopping/floral-services/how-does-one-become-a-florist-and-open-a-floral-shop/comment-page-1/#comment-5530 LeeR Sat, 09 Jul 2011 08:34:11 +0000 http://www.aroundtuittoday.com/2011/07/how-does-one-become-a-florist-and-open-a-floral-shop/#comment-5530 Every field has a specialized body of knowledge that should be learned before entry. The floral field is no exception. There are a wide range of floral designs, styles, and techniques that should be mastered. Trying to learn these things by hanging around a flower shop is the old fashioned apprenticeship approach. Learning the floral field that way can take many frustrating years. Not all flower shop owners have the time or patience to be involved in that kind of activity. The most efficient way to become a florist IS to go to floral school. Be prepared to travel to find a quality course. These programs provide specialized hands-on workshop courses in floral design, and specialized information about flower shop business skills. I would suggest that you check out www.floralschool.com for the kind of program you are seeking. Every field has a specialized body of knowledge that should be learned before entry. The floral field is no exception. There are a wide range of floral designs, styles, and techniques that should be mastered. Trying to learn these things by hanging around a flower shop is the old fashioned apprenticeship approach. Learning the floral field that way can take many frustrating years. Not all flower shop owners have the time or patience to be involved in that kind of activity.

The most efficient way to become a florist IS to go to floral school. Be prepared to travel to find a quality course. These programs provide specialized hands-on workshop courses in floral design, and specialized information about flower shop business skills. I would suggest that you check out http://www.floralschool.com for the kind of program you are seeking.

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